Capital Markets

Insight | Handbook

Global Public M&A Guide

The comprehensive resource no M&A professional should be without, our guide simplifies the complexity that abounds in cross-border public M&A transactions and helps maximise deal value.

Raising capital from the right source, at the right time and at the right commercial terms is critical to the success of any business. With an ever increasing range of options, including listing venues, deal structures and sustainability outcomes to consider, decision makers need a legal advisor who can provide clear guidance on the multiplicity of related legal and regulatory issues. Baker McKenzie is exceptionally well positioned to simplify the complexity and solve your capital markets challenge, anywhere in the world.

With one of the world’s largest capital markets practices, our team of over 300 lawyers in more than 40 locations has grown from the grass roots up, with established, local expertise in both financial centers and key emerging markets. Our global, local and technical sector expertise and knowledge, coupled with our ability to work seamlessly across each of the countries in which we operate, means we add unique value in shaping, negotiating and closing deals.

We represent issuers, investment banks, financial sponsors, selling shareholders other market participants across the full spectrum of equity, debt and public and private market solutions. This includes domestic and cross-border IPOs, debt issuances and programs, and complex, multi-jurisdictional acquisitions and divestitures.

Insight | Handbook

Guide to IPOs for Biotech and Pharma Companies

Biotech and pharma companies undertaking capital raisings can approach the world’s capital markets in various ways.

Insight | Legal Update

In the Know

A series analysing significant trends and salient legal issues for participants in leveraged finance and high yield markets around the globe.

Insight | Handbook

Guide to IPOs 2025

Companies undertaking capital raisings can approach the world’s capital markets in various ways.

Insight | Thought Leadership

Positive Luxury: ESG Policy Guide

Developed in collaboration with Positive Luxury, our guide features developments in ESG legislation and explains how these impact the luxury, fashion, and cosmetics industries.